So you've decided you want to teach.
That means you'll need to become certified and pass state licensure exams. Because there's no national or standardized route to certification - each state operates independently - the path can be both confusing and time-consuming.

Are you in the process of choosing a career in school administration? Do you know the right questions to ask? We help guide you to make an informed decision and select the right career in school administration for you.

There are many personal and professional benefits to pursuing a Masters in Education Leadership program. Perhaps you’re an aspiring educator who wants to make a lasting and positive difference in the lives of your students, or you want to help transform education in our nation’s schools.

If you are looking to pursue an online Masters in Education Administration there is a lot to consider. Take a look at the benefits and opportunities of obtaining an online Masters in Education Administration.

A study published this year reveals that Arizona’s Senate Bill 1070 negatively affects how Mexican American students perform in school, during a period when ethnic studies programs — which enhance student engagement and achievement — are being variously challenged and embraced.

There was a time when trying to find a job as a teacher was tough going. With the great recession, school districts had to make deep cuts in their budgets to survive and teacher lay-offs were common. Finding a job was so difficult that sometimes the only way for a newly-minted teacher to find work was to volunteer as a substitute until there was a full-time opening.

If you are reading this article, then you are using “assistive educational technology”. As technology expands and expands, new forms have been tested and implemented in education, which in many ways has been transformative for the way humans learn. We have E-books, online forums, video chat, microsoft office and myriad ways to connect, talk and inform.

Teaching is one of the most rewarding professions: getting to see your work effectively shape young minds, as students grasp new concepts and become purposeful, active members of society, is satisfying to say the least.

Most newly certified teachers dread subbing. You’ve heard the horror stories. If one thing is certain, it’s that everybody wants to get beyond subbing as quickly as possible and move on to a full-time teaching position.

Teaching is hard work. Getting your Master’s in Education while working full-time might be harder. It’s especially important you keep your eye on the prize: The rewards can be great. Not only will a Master’s in Education likely make you more valued as an educator, but your investment in the degree can dramatically increase your earning power and make a big difference in your financial security.

“I don’t know how you do it. I know I couldn’t.”
This is one of the most common refrains uttered at parent-teacher conferences.
Most people will tout the importance of teachers, but few will ever seriously consider becoming one. While the reasons for why you should consider teaching are many. Here are three compelling arguments for a career as a classroom instructor:

We’ll give you the key information to determine the right path for you and to address any additional questions or concerns you may have regarding advanced degrees, certification, starting salaries, earning potential, and alternative programs in the teacher realm.

Thinking about becoming a teacher? You’ve probably figured out that you’re going to need a teaching certificate from the state you’re interested in teaching in; and that usually means getting a master’s degree as well. The next question aspiring teachers typically ask themselves is: how am I going to pay for it?

Parenting is a demanding job, especially when your child is acting out. A special education teacher shares seven approaches that will help you remain calm and enable your child to develop self-control.

It’s a Friday afternoon, and I’m slumped in a rolling office chair with sticky wheels in a cramped beige room, pretending that I’m totally OK with the fine mist of spit raining down on my face, caused by sound effects from the little boy with wild hair who is pointing a plastic toy at me and pretending with all his little wild heart that the toy is spraying fire and burning me to death.

If you’re thinking of teaching English as a foreign language abroad, you’ll come across a lot of acronyms. The most common of acronym will probably be CELTA, which is often a requirement for instructors who teaching English in countries where English isn’t a primary language.

Teaching English abroad requires a unique set of skills — openness to new cultures and ideas, charisma, and an exceptional understanding of English itself. Check out these six things you should know before you start down this exciting path.

Retro headlines greeted the opening of this 2015–2016 school year with national commentary debating the teacher shortage, a topic lost among the mainstream education conversations of the recession years.

Parents of children with special needs are exposed to countless acronyms and terminology while their kids are in school. Learn from a Noodle Expert the differences between two of the most common words you’ll hear — accommodations and modifications.

If you’re the parent of a child with disabilities, your first consideration when adjusting to a new school should be her special education teacher. An educator who is trained in evidence-based practices for students with special needs will be well-positioned to give your child a top-notch learning experience.

Despite its increasing prominence in the world of education, inclusive education remains a mystery to most parents. Here to clear up several of the misconceptions surrounding the approach is Noodle Expert Lisa Friedman.

If you have a child who has a disability, or you suspect she may have one, you may encounter an alphabet soup of acronyms related to her education. Learn from a Noodle Expert what the most common of these mean and find additional resources relevant to your family’s needs.

As the old saying goes, nothing teaches like experience.Long before there were classrooms, there was experiential learning. Children watched their parents craft tools from flint or weave baskets from reeds. Now, this most basic form of instruction is enjoying a resurgence among educators and students alike.

Teacher preparation programs have long been an issue in the U.S. So much so that recently, in an effort to encourage improvement, President Obama called for a plan from the Education Department to overhaul how teacher preparation programs are evaluated.

Learn from a Noodle expert about the differences, benefits, and potential downsides of inclusion education vs. special education classrooms for all students, including those with learning disabilities.

Getting ready for the new school year can be hectic no matter what. But having a child with a disability means there are a few additional things to think about. Whether your child has an Autism Spectrum Disorder, dyslexia, Downs Syndrome, or a physical impairment, here are a few general tips to help keep them on a track to success for the upcoming school year.